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Can I blog about my adult neighbors who bully me? Can I share my story as part of an anti-bullying initiative?
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Answered on August 20, 2016
You can't stop someone from suing you. But blogging about bullying "as part of an anti-bullying initiative" might be a protected activity under the...
Can i sue a secret shopper for defamation of character?
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Answered on August 20, 2016
Probably not. Defamation is a false and derogatory publication of a statement of fact of and concerning the plaintiff tending to cause damage or...
Can I sue McDonald's for plastic straw shredded in my drink?
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Answered on August 20, 2016
You appear to have no damages. Ask for some coupons.
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Can I find an attorney with Anti-SLAPP suit experience to take on my case under contingency? If so what is my best approach?
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Answered on August 19, 2016
I don't see anything suggesting that someone has filed a SLAPP suit. Step one in an anti-SLAPP motion is to prove that your statements were within...
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Can I be fired or retaliated against if I take two days earned leave to attend my daughters college graduation?
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Answered on August 19, 2016
Yes. The law doesn't protect "child-related activities leave" after 12th grade.
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What deductions are allowed on final paycheck?
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Answered on August 07, 2016
If your employer willfully failed to pay all final wages (including accrued but unused vacation) when due, your daily rate will run as a penalty...
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What legal action. Can sue the store
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Answered on August 02, 2016
Not enough information. Even if the store manager falsely accused you of stealing, he didn't defame you if he didn't communicate the accusation to...
Can my employer fire me or let me go because I'm pregnant?
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Answered on August 02, 2016
Yes. Notify them. If your employer regularly employs at least five employees, you can take up to 17 and 1/3 weeks off for pregnancy disability...
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If there is delay in shipping to BCT, are we still protected under USSERA from employers to fire us?
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Answered on August 01, 2016
USERRA prohibits your employer from discriminating against you because of your membership, application for membership, performance of service,...
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If you are not paid a waiting time penalty due, does the clock keep ticking? Can employer call me an independent contactor?
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Answered on July 26, 2016
1. Unclear what you mean. If your employer willfully failed to pay you all final wages when due, you can recover a waiting time penalty equal to...
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